Phthirusa steyermarkiana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steyermarkiana
ID:
469335
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rizzini
Source:
cmp
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Ernstia 32: 10 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468667
Common Names
- Steyermarkiana Phthirusa
- Phthirusa steyermarkiana
- Steyermarkiana Leafhopper
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phthirusa steyermarkiana (also called Steyermark's phthirusa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to southern Africa. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are simple and alternate. Its flowers are yellow and its fruits are small and black. It grows in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Phthirusa steyermarkiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach aches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phthirusa steyermarkiana has small, white flowers that are clustered together in a corymb. The seeds are small, brown and round. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phthirusa steyermarkiana can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Phthirusa steyermarkiana
Phthirusa steyermarkiana is native to New Zealand and can be found in lowland and montane forests.
Phthirusa steyermarkiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phthirusa steyermarkiana?
Phthirusa steyermarkiana
What is the common name of Phthirusa steyermarkiana?
Steyermarkiana Phthirusa
What is the natural habitat of Phthirusa steyermarkiana?
Dry grasslands and scrublands
Species in the Phthirusa genus
Phthirusa murcae, Phthirusa nitens, Phthirusa pedicularis, Phthirusa lobaterae, Phthirusa schneeana, Phthirusa verruculosa, Phthirusa subcorymbosa, Phthirusa steyermarkiana, Phthirusa stenophylla, Phthirusa clandestina, Phthirusa delicatula, Phthirusa angulata, Phthirusa guyanensis, Phthirusa elliptica, Phthirusa janeirensis, Phthirusa exilis, Phthirusa inorna, Phthirusa macrophylla, Phthirusa hutchisonii, Phthirusa rhynchophylla, Phthirusa phaeoclados, Phthirusa monetaria, Phthirusa angulata,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii, Actinanthella wyliei, Aetanthus andreanus, Aetanthus colombianus, Aetanthus coriaceus, Aetanthus dichotomus, Aetanthus engelsii, Aetanthus macranthus, Aetanthus mutisii, Aetanthus nodosus, Aetanthus ornatus, Aetanthus ovalis, Aetanthus trifolius, Aetanthus prolongatus, Aetanthus sessilifolius, Aetanthus verticillatus, Aetanthus megaphyllus, Aetanthus pascoensis, Aetanthus tachirensis, Aetanthus validus, Agelanthus atrocoronatus, Agelanthus bipartitus, Agelanthus brunneus, Agelanthus combreticola, Agelanthus copaiferae, Agelanthus crassifolius, Agelanthus deltae, Agelanthus dichrous, Agelanthus discolor, Agelanthus djurensis, Agelanthus dodonaeifolius, Agelanthus elegantulus, Agelanthus entebbensis, Agelanthus falcifolius, Agelanthus flammeus, Agelanthus fuellebornii, Agelanthus gilgii, Agelanthus glaucoviridis, Agelanthus glomeratus, Agelanthus gracilis, Agelanthus guineensis, Agelanthus henriquesii, Agelanthus heteromorphus, Agelanthus igneus, Agelanthus irangensis, Agelanthus kayseri, Agelanthus keilii, Agelanthus krausei, Agelanthus kraussianus, Agelanthus lancifolius,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2536566: Based on the initial data import
Carlos Toledo Rizzini (1921-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rizzini' in the authors string.